Amsterdam neighbourhoods · Buitenveldert-West
Amsterdamse Bos
A neighbourhood in Buitenveldert-West, Amsterdam. In 2025, Amsterdamse Bos recorded 691 crimes per 1,000 residents, 703% above the Amsterdam average (86 per 1,000).
Neighbourhood & safety
Official figures for 2026Owner-occupied (%)50%
Mixed ownership
Social housing (%)0%
No social housing
Crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)691 / 1k
High crime rate
What's nearby
Within 500 m of the centre of Amsterdamse Bos0
Supermarkets
Nearest: ≈ 1.5 km
0
Transit stops
Nearest: ≈ 1.1 km
0
Bars & restaurants
Nearest: ≈ 740 m
0
Schools
Nearest: ≈ 1.6 km
0
GP practices
Nearest: ≈ 1.4 km
0
Pharmacies
Nearest: ≈ 2.3 km
Registered crimes
2025Other theft6
Drug offences6
Bicycle theft1
Threats1
Assault1
Vandalism1
Total47
Frequently asked questions
Is Amsterdamse Bos a safe area?
In 2025, police registered 691 crimes per 1,000 residents in Amsterdamse Bos, compared with 86 per 1,000 for Amsterdam as a whole. Rates per 1,000 residents say more than raw totals, and bike theft weighs differently from burglary, so check the breakdown by type too.
Where is Amsterdamse Bos?
Amsterdamse Bos is a buurt (neighbourhood) in Amsterdam, part of the Buitenveldert-West district.